Foundling Collection (page 4)

Sunday at the Foundling Hospital
This is a scene on sunday at the Foundling Hospital where orphans are sitting down to a meal on long tables and being served by young women in aprons and caps

New Year Foundling
The New Year is depicted as a foundling that has been abandoned by the Old Year

Foundling Toddlers
Toddlers playing outdoors at the Foundling Hospital site in Guildford Street, London

Foundlings at Play
Children playing outdoors in the sunshine at the Foundling Hospital, Guildford Street, London

Foundling Prayer
Group of orphans saying their prayers in the New York Foundling Asylum

Abandoning Child, Paris
A working-class couple, unable to support their child, leave it at the Hospice des Enfants- Trouves (Hospice of found infants), Paris

Adoption Society Babies
Two National Adoption Society babies being held by a nurse. Another woman, possibly a prospective adoptive mother, holds one of the babys hands

Tom Jones the Foundling
Our first sight of the foundling: Tom Jones is carried into the parlour at Mr. Allworthy s

Martin Folkes Antiquary
MARTIN FOLKES Scholar and antiquary, elected President of the Royal Society in 1741. Date: 1690 - 1754

Martin Folkes
MARTIN FOLKES Scholar and antiquary, elected President of the Royal Society in 1741

Foundling Hospital
The Foundling Hospital, London

Foundling Hospital Lond
Children of the Foundling Hospital, London, enjoy their meal despite the number of sightseers

Sunbathing Foundlings
At the Foundling Hospital site in Guildford Street, London, is a sunbathing centre for tiny Londoners, where many babies enjoy sunbathing

Martin Folkes / Hogarth
MARTIN FOLKES Scholar and antiquary, elected President of the Royal Society in 1741

Kaspar Hauser. Foundling at Nuremberg. Feral child

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In the 1890s, a heart-wrenching incident unfolded in New York City when an abandoned baby was discovered by the police. This foundling, left to fend for themselves in a bustling metropolis, became a symbol of hope and resilience. Across the Atlantic, Foundling Hospital Schools in Berkhamsted provided solace and education to countless children who had been forsaken by society. These institutions were inspired by the powerful artwork depicting deserted foundlings such as "Study for Deserted - a Foundling" painted on canvas by Coram, Hogarth, and Holl. The theme of finding lost souls resonated throughout history as depicted in Frederick Goodall's masterpiece "Moise sauve des eaux - The Finding of Moses. " This painting captured the essence of rescue and redemption that echoed within London's own Foundling Hospital. Christmas carol services held at the Foundling Hospital in London brought joy to these once-abandoned children during festive seasons. Their voices filled with gratitude and newfound happiness as they sang hymns that touched hearts far beyond those walls. A receipt signed by William Hogarth himself serves as evidence of his involvement with this noble cause. The renowned English artist recognized the importance of supporting these vulnerable young lives through his artistry and philanthropy. Decades later, an anonymous creator crafted a poignant poster titled "Take me: I will bring you happiness" which encapsulated both desperation and longing for love from one abandoned soul to another. It served as a reminder that everyone deserves compassion regardless of their circumstances. Even centuries ago, artists like Tintoretto immortalized scenes like "Finding of Moses" on canvas; showcasing how stories about foundlings have captivated humanity since time immemorial. These paintings evoke empathy towards mothers forced into unimaginable decisions due to dire circumstances during times like "The disasters of war.